We head to Suffolk for our newest Superb Loser case research.
David Whitfield has loved nice success with MAN v FAT Thetford, surpassing 15% weight reduction since becoming a member of the membership.
He tells us a bit extra about his story up to now!
Beginning Weight: 143.3kg
Present Weight (as of October 2024): 120.9kg
What was your life-style like earlier than you joined MAN v FAT Soccer?
Earlier than becoming a member of MAN v FAT, my life-style wasn’t one of the best. I used to be hardly energetic my weight loss plan wasn’t one of the best and the late evening snacking solely made issues worse.
I had gained a whole lot of weight through the years and had additionally been identified with sleep apnea and hypertension.
What detrimental experiences did you’ve got due to your weight? Daily issues like placing socks on within the morning was turning into tougher due to the place I carried my weight and regular day after day actions had been additionally turning into tough.
My blood strain was at a dangerously excessive degree, I used to be recurrently in hypertension stage 2 so I needed to begin taking blood strain tablets to try to stabilise my blood strain.
What made you determine change was wanted?
I had identified for some time I wanted to do one thing about my weight. After having a chat with my spouse I made a decision to signal again as much as the gymnasium however I additionally had a glance to see if MAN v FAT had a league nearer to me as I had performed beforehand in Ipswich however altering jobs made it too far to journey to play.
That was once I see that they had began a league in Thetford so I signed up immediately.
What did your meals and train seem like earlier than you determined to alter? Â
I did little to no train each week my job does contain some heavy lifting at instances however there’s additionally a whole lot of quieter instances the place I’d be sat round with nothing to do.
My weight loss plan wasn’t horrible however the late evening snacking and take aways together with the little to no train was not a superb mixture.
What does your meals and train routine seem like now?
Now I rely my calorie consumption each day ensuring I’m in a calorie deficit I can nonetheless have treats and so forth moderately, so long as it’s inside my each day energy.
I’m additionally not strict on myself the place I gained’t enable myself to have something unhealthy in any respect, a deal with every so often isn’t the tip of the world it’s simply getting again on it the subsequent day that makes all of the distinction.
I play soccer as soon as every week now have began to go on walks on my days off and have additionally simply signed again as much as the gymnasium.
What was the toughest factor about your journey up to now and the way did you overcome this?
The toughest factor was being so inactive for therefore lengthy – making an attempt to return to taking part in soccer was onerous at first.
I nonetheless keep in mind how a lot I ached the subsequent day after that first recreation again. However I saved at it ensuring to relaxation when wanted so I might make it again each week.
How has your life modified since shedding pounds and altering your life-style? Â
My life has modified a lot for the higher since shedding pounds. I’m not as drained anymore, I’ve much more vitality and my blood strain has come down quite a bit since shedding the burden.
My general health has improved aswell, I solely had to consider operating once I first began and I’d get out of breath! Now I can run up and down the pitch and shut folks down with out practically dying.
What has the expertise been like turning into part of the MAN v FAT Neighborhood?
The assist of everybody has such an enormous optimistic affect – it doesn’t matter what your health/talent degree, everyone seems to be there for a similar purpose and everyone seems to be so supportive.
Our coach Lee is nice he’s at all times supportive and at all times asks how your getting on and actually cares about each participant.
He units weekly challenges to maintain us working in the direction of the larger image on a regular basis and it additionally will get your group actually bonding on making an attempt to attain these targets.
The group group chats are a extremely good factor as in the event you’re ever having a nasty time your group will at all times have your again and decide you again up very quickly.
The largest optimistic is you’ll make some actually good mates, all of the whereas getting your self fitter and more healthy.
What 3 ideas would you give to different males beginning their journey with us?
Don’t be nervous when first becoming a member of – sure you gained’t know anyone there however, when you first meet everybody, you’ll really feel like you’ve got been there for years.
Discover a good becoming pair of astroturf boots – after my first recreation my toes had been in bits, so I shopped about for a greater becoming pair and haven’t had a problem since.
After your first session you’ll damage little question about it, however attempt to not over do it, simply work to your present degree. You don’t must impress anybody if that you must sub then sub and simply ensure you relaxation up the day after and you’ll be able to go once more the subsequent week and I promise it does get simpler!
What had been your ideas / emotions main as much as your first session?
I used to be very nervous earlier than my first session, not understanding anyone there, worrying about my health ranges and many others.
I hadn’t accomplished any kind of sport or train in years you at all times are likely to over suppose all the pieces and at all times suppose the worst will occur, however I couldn’t have been any extra incorrect.
If you happen to might give anyone beginning who could also be anxious about becoming a member of some recommendation, what would this be?Simply do it – it doesn’t matter what your fitnessskill degree is everyone seems to be there for a similar purpose and has the identical purpose in thoughts. You gained’t discover a higher group of lads who will at all times welcome you in with open arms and be there to assist you each step of the way in which.
